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FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ IS COMING TO THE EMERALD CITY!

We are thrilled to welcome the world to Seattle as a host city for this global event

One of the most anticipated events in sports, FIFA World Cup 26™ will be hosted across North America with games in the US, Mexico, and Canada.

Seattle is excited to host six matches from June 15-July 6.

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TRAVEL ADVISORY

Visitors traveling through Seattle by car during select weekends may encounter increased traffic during Interstate 5 upgrades. More information is available on our Travel Advisory page.

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Upcoming Events

23rd Annual Holiday Hootenanny

12/13/2025

Described by fans as “The best holiday tradition since eggnog,” The Holiday Hootenanny and Sing-a-Long is a boot …

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Apollo

Ongoing

The challenge of spaceflight drew upon the best and the brightest of a generation, and was the longest, …

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Seattle U Redhawks Basketball vs. UTEP Miners Basketball

12/7/2025

Seattle U Redhawks Basketball take on UTEP Miners Basketball at Climate Pledge Arena.

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Art Walk Edmonds | Every Third Thursday

Ongoing

Every third Thursday from 5-8 pm, galleries, businesses, and restaurants join in celebrating the arts & cultivating local …

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The Purrs and Sunset Valley

12/6/2025

The Purrs and Sunset Valley share the stage with LARCHES at The Sunset Tavern.

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Damien Jurado’s December Residency

12/28/2025

Damien Jurado will perform live at The Tractor.

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Mudhoney

12/31/2025

Mudhoney hits the stage with Student Nurse at The Neptune Theatre.

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Culture is Living

Ongoing

Cultural objects at the Burke Museum aren’t tucked away on shelves. They are alive, embodying the knowledge, language, …

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Winterfest Campus Lighting

Now through 12/31/2025

Pop by Seattle Center after dark and delight in the wonderland of light!

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